07/16/2009

Eheim Pro 3 2080 Review

The Eheim Pro 3 is an exceptional filter that does come with a hefty price tag. Of course these days what doesn't. There is a difference with the Pro3 is you are getting your moneys worth and then some.

There is a sweet 450GPH output with this filter which is plenty for my 75Gallon mixed reef setup. The filter is rated up to a 320Gallon aquarium. There are 2 inlet connections and a single outlet. This allows for water to be filtered from opposite ends of the tank which is something I was missing with a single inlet canister filter. You can also manually adjust the water flow to a desired amount.

This filter features an in-line heater that heats your water as it enters/exits the filter and is set via a LCD display screen. This ensures your water temp is exactly what you want it to be.

Included in the box is everything needed to get your filter up and running; spray bar, almost 15feet(14'9") of tubing, a drip tray, safety clamps, all necessary fittings, 1 coarse filter pad and 1 ehfisynth fine filter pad. The physical dimensions of the filter are: 12" x 12.75" x 23".

This has been the best filter I have owned and will look no further than Eheim for all of my future filter needs. Probably the best feature of all is the low consumption of power that will reduce the electricity my previous filters were using. This single filter replaced 2 other canister filters and 3 heaters in the tank. I would/will be highly recommending this filter to all of my family and friends.

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I spent the money and it is worth every dime I have it on a 75gal african tank loaded with fish my water looks like glass. I removed the white fine filter (it clogs quickly) if anything it works better with out it (more flow) its been out 3mo looks like it will go a year like they say. all I can say about this filter is BUY IT my tank is almost maintenance free I vac the sand about every 6 wks it clears the water in an hr or so. I sold my diatom filter as I just dont need it anymore. If you shop around you can buy one for under 600 it is all you need you will thank yourself for the purtchase. I never write reviews but this filter deserves the praise.

Two errors in this review. Firstly the 2080 model doe not have a heater (the 2180 does). Secondly both these filter do not come with everything you need, you have to purchase the media (sold in a convenient media kit). You get the sponge media, but all the bio media has to be purchased ~$100.